Indoor-outdoor courtyard with oversized paper Christmas decorations

Continue the Christmas spirit outdoors as well as in with candlelit lanterns and oversized paper decorations. This pretty courtyard is all set for a Christmas party, with a rustic fire pit to keep guests cosy. Simple honeycomb and snowflake decorations in white and silver add a cool, contemporary feel to proceedings, while fur throws and cushions invite visitors to pull up a seat at the sturdy wooden dining table.

Country conservatory with rustic wood furniture

Create a comfortable spot to sit and enjoy your conservatory with some country-style furniture. A wicker chair teamed with a cushion and blanket is perfect for the conservatory. Rustic vintage bookshelves can be used for plant pots, while a small cabinet is perfect to store and display seeds and garden twine.

Botanical garden room with sideboard and wood flooring

Plant seeds of the botanical look in your home and bring the great outdoors inside. Turn your sideboard into a pretty planter and fill the drawers with your favourite summery greenery. The scheme has been kept contemporary yet classic with stunning parquet flooring.

Conservatory window seating with a green theme

Layering different tones of green around a conservatory window will give the illusion of the outdoors inside. Make use of an empty window spot with a stylish seat upholstered in fabric that complements the colour palette. Green works best in a light-filled space and evokes pastoral pleasure no matter what the season. Dot glass vases in varied shapes and sizes along a windowsill to create a little indoor garden to round the look off.

Botanical garden room with potted herbs and foliage

Draw on a palette of fresh greens to evoke the feel of a summer garden. Make a feature of a window sill with delicate faux foliage, potted herbs and green glass will ensure the display lasts through summer and beyond.

Country conservatory corner with floral soft furnishings and fitted seating

Decorate with crisp cottage-garden prints in your conservatory. In a plain white room, you can get away with mixing large and small-scale floral patterns freely. Utilise more storage capacity by installing a fitted window seat that opens up to reveal more space.

Traditional conservatory with dining area and wall decoration

Expand into your garden to create some extra space and add value. This dining area is a lovely place to enjoy breakfast on a sunny morning. Add built-in bench seating in an informal dining area, or buy a ready-made option if you’re renting. The neutral backdrop is given rustic look with a large willow heart mounted on the wall and pretty mismatched cushions in shades of blue and white.

Country summerhouse with panelling and woodburner

This comfortable retreat can be used all year round, thanks to the charming woodburner. A summerhouse is like an extra living room – in the winter you can light the log burner and in summer you can use it for alfresco dining. The off-white palette keeps the look fresh while grey and duck-egg accessories and painted furniture add a modern edge.

Country conservatory with wooden furniture and flooring

Make the most of a fantastic view with generous expanses of glass. The view’s the star here so furnishings and lighting have been kept simple, pared back and in unobtrusive neutrals so as not to detract from the surroundings. A sage green on the window frames is in keeping with the organic colour scheme.

White conservatory with duck-egg blue cushions

Use shades of pretty blue and grey to add subtle colour to an all-white conservatory. Built-in seating will make the most of every inch and allows you to include storage under lift-up seats if you need it. Display cut flowers for a decorative link to the garden. In this space a sheer curtain has been used to line the roof, which filters the light while adding decorative texture on high.

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Modern conservatory with colourful rattan furniure

A golden yellow rose tablecloth is the inspirational starting point to this sunny scheme. Lime stone floor tiles and duck-egg walls create a subtle backdrop for upcycled rattan chairs that have been given a matching coat of paint. Zesty seat pads, cushions and throws add refreshing zing while pretty bunting ties the scheme together framing the French windows perfectly.

Dining room extension with decked kitchen garden area

Let orange bring a conservatory to life. In this glazed extension, orange and pink on appliances and accessories introduce colour inside and out. This extension opens out on to a mini kitchen garden, with planters of home-grown produce nice and handy for harvesting.

Kitchen with dining area extension and garden views

Open up the back of your house with a fully glazed extension. This compact kitchen area now looks out on to a fun and light-filled dining area with all-round views of the garden. Kitchen units and extension flooring keep the main features neutral and white, while hot pops of orange and pink bring the scheme to life.

Spacious conservatory with wooden beams and neutral furniture

Ideal for entertaining, this airy space has views over the surrounding countryside. Pale shades and lots of windows keep the look bright and airy. Newly felled oak is easier to work with than seasoned oak, due to its high moisture content. It is also strong and durable, and any cracks it develops as it shrinks and dries adds to its character.

Light-filled conservatory with all-round country views

Make the most of the light in a conservatory with pale neutral fabrics and a natural stone floor. In this gorgeous space, a sisal rug anchors the stately dining table and chairs dressed in natural linens. The seating area beyond is positioned for view-gazing and creates a relaxed feel that manages to be both sociable as well as outward looking.

Conservatory seating area with smart roof blinds

Create a cosy sitting area in a conservatory by choosing elegant furniture with a hint of vintage about it. In this impressive space with its glazed roof and brick walls, a retro oval mirror and classic leather winged armchair are a wonderful sight. Bamboo-style blinds bring a colonial feel to the green-framed windows.

Feel-good conservatory with smart blue and white theme

Bring a fresh nautical feel to a conservatory with blue and white. Go for crisp stripes on upholstery and combine white chairs and blue chairs around a dining table. Additional touches in this smart conservatory include sailing ship motifs on scatter cushions and lampshades. It’s a brilliant look even if you’re miles from the sea!

White conservatory with sofas and neutral furnishings

Bring a bright and airy feel to your conservatory with a pale palette and expansive windows and doors. Formerly L-shaped, the conservatory was squared off to make better use of the space. It’s relatively modern interior reflects the fact that it is a new-build. Double doors lead on to the garden terrace and offer splendid views of the lush countryside.

Modern conservatory with retro red chair

The solid concrete element of this contemporary conservatory is shaken up with an iconic Vitra Ball chair. The pillar box red upholstery and stylish shape set against the modular background creates a stunning visual effect. Just two framed photographs and simple mix-and match dining furniture add to the laid-back character but lets the chair take centre stage.